Assistant Director of Student Development (Wellbeing and Pastoral Program)

• We are seeking an Assistant Director of Student Development to join our Senior School Team
• Enhance student well being and create a strong sense of community
• A great opportunity to elevate your career at CGS

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Student Development (Wellbeing and Pastoral Program) plays a key role in leading programs that support Senior School students’ academic, personal, and social development. This position focuses on enhancing student wellbeing and fostering a positive and inclusive Senior School experience for students and their families. The role holder is crucial in promoting a child-safe environment and safeguarding, adhering to both local and national legal frameworks and school policies to ensure that every child at Canberra Grammar School is seen, heard, and respected.

About You

You are dedicated, and passionate and possess the following:

• Experience in the care of students or young people in a school environment
• Demonstrated understanding in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Experience in leading and managing teams
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult conversations
• Contemporary understanding of wellbeing in schools and relevant academic research
• Strong communication skills with students, parents and CGS team members: both written and verbal
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, including following procedures, ensuring high-quality output and taking action where required
• The ability to plan and organise – prioritise, schedule, use available resources, drive workflow, problem solve, manage competing deadlines
• Possess a proactive, flexible and versatile attitude that is responsive to changing priorities
• Excellent influencing skills – possess a personable and approachable nature with the ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with people across the organisation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and an aptitude for learning new IT systems such as those used at the School (CGS Connect, Synergetic, REACH)
• A current and active teacher’s registration issued by the ACT TQI, demonstrating compliance with professional standards and eligibility to teach in the Australian Capital Territory

All team members at CGS are required to have:

• Appropriate qualifications
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check; and
• Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13% (for permanent team members)
• Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
• Onsite parking

Working at CGS

We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do.

How to Apply

Please visit cgs.act.edu.au/careers/ to access the position description and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
• Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.